Judges 1:33

Israel had the unique privilege of directly being ruled by God who established the operational systems through Moses. God raised Judges to lead. All they needed to do was obey and worship God. This would have guaranteed prosperity, power and attracted nations to their sovereign God. The leaders, however grow weaker along with the Israelites, till there is virtually no governance. As always a few stars shine out, including women

Uncertainty about the future--even the very next step--can keep you from making important decisions and cause you to second-guess every decision you do make. You may feel pressured by others to act before you're ready. You just want to be sure that each choice is the right one. But how do you know? And what if you're wrong? Spend 5 days diving into Judges 1 to learn how to make wise decisions with God's help.

In the Courageous Faith YouVersion, author Ted Pagel empowers readers to discover and act in bold faith, just as Joshua and the Israelites did in the book of Joshua. It’s time to stop living in the ordinary and dare to live with courageous faith.

Dive deeper into the epic story of Gideon in Judges 6-8 while learning timeless insights relevant to navigating today’s culture. These insights include resilience in adversity, leadership, and fighting spiritual battles. We hope you are encouraged through this study of Gideon in the book of Judges!